The organization
Salute e Sviluppo (SeS) is a non-profit organisation founded in 1996 and recognised as a non-governmental organisation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2003. It is registered in the List of CSOs at the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS).
SeS works alongside the Camillians, inspired by St. Camillus’ great humanity towards the sick, the poor and the needy. Camillians or Clerics Regular – Ministers to the Sick – Order was founded in 1582 and works in more than 40 countries around the world.
SeS’ aim is to improve the health conditions of people in developing countries and to contribute to their growth and autonomy.
SeS promotes projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America, in the social-health field and in the human development sector in partneship with St. Camillus Hospital Delegations Order and with other Institutions.
SeS builds hospitals, schools, aqueducts and implements development projects for food production and animal husbandry.
In Italy, Salute e Sviluppo informs and raises awareness on issues related to global education.
Our VISION is “a world where all people have the opportunities to live in health, well-being and economic independence in a context of peace, respect for human rights and intercultural dialogue“.
Our MISSION is “improving the living conditions of each individual, particularly the most vulnerable (children and women), by promoting fair and sustainable development processes in access to health and education services, social and economic empowerment”.